| 摘要 |
A bodily waste evacuation system, particularly adapted for use with an immobile patient, generally comprises a pair of shorts, or other like undergarment-type apparel, and a collection and storage unit in operable and fluid communication with the shorts. The shorts are provided with a plurality of connecting tubes for the removal of bodily wastes and a plurality of connecting tubes for the supply of cleansing liquid and drying air. The collection and storage unit generally comprises a plurality of removable chambers. Each chamber is in fluid communication with the shorts via the connecting tubes. A plurality of separate chambers are utilized for storing waste, liquid waste, and the cleansing fluids. A vacuum operated waste collection system is included, as well as a source of drying air to be diffused upon the patient. There is also a means for heating the cleansing liquid and/or the drying air so that it is assured to be at a desired temperature for patient comfort and increased drying efficacy. A pump is included for supplying the cleansing liquid to the patient's rectal and/or genital areas. A microprocessor based timing and control system is utilized in the automation of the invention's operation. Those components exclusive of the part and connective tubing portions may be housed in a unified base described as the collection and storage unit.
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